So Im currently boarding at a pretty big, busy boarding barn with decent facilities but my mare is out of comission while her sore feet get better and I don't see the point in keeping her there when I could board her at my old barn for half the price. I also think she would benefit from moving sooner rather than later.

She currently goes out on pretty much a dirt pasture that's on a huge hill that I don't think is good for her feet. She also could really benefit from being on grass (typical tough keeper TB) instead of the 10lbs of grain she's getting now and my old barn has beautiful pasture. She's only getting turned out at night now too, even when its nice during the day, and she's getting anxious in her stall. Shed be out 24/7 weather permitting at my old barn. The woman I board with now also told me she's has gotten after her and hit her in the face a couple times for nipping which obviously makes me want her out of there fast too. So basically, I feel justified in saying its in my mares best interest to move her asap.

Now my question is, do I have to give 30 days notice even if I have no contract asking for it? I have only been at the current barn about 4 months and I signed no contract. I told the barn manager I was leaving today and I said Id probably be leaving mid august but didnt have an exact date and she said something about how 30 days would be almost september...

The barn manager is a former coworker and I don't want to get on her bad side, which unfortunately is easy to do. I know 30 days would probabaly be the proper thing to do, but I could really use the money id save by leaving mid month and I think my mare would be much better off too! Not sure what to make the check out for when I write it in a couple days...Im afraid Im going to tick her off if I only give her half a months board, but I don't think Im obligated to pay for a full month.

Thirty days is pretty standard in the industry. If you do want to stay on her good side, make your check out for the full amount. That doesn't mean you can't MOVE her sooner, it just means you pay for a stall she's not in any more. If you don't care about staying on her good side, and you really did not sign a contract, move her this weekend and don't bother writing a check at all. Half a months board is unlikely to make the BO any happier, especially when they've made it clear they expect 30 days verbally.

The lack of a contract makes it tricky. Honestly, if you have the money, I would pay for a full 30 days, but go ahead and move my horse ASAP. That way, you have given them their 30 days, but your horse is where she needs to be.

The current BO cannot complain because she got her money and has time to find a new boarder without losing that income.

Yes, you're paying two boarding fees, but you avoid upsetting the current owner and your mare is happy too.Posted via Mobile Device

I would pay for the whole month. Everyone at local barns talk to each other. You don't want to create bad blood between you and the barn manager and even if you don't have a contract there's usually an understanding of 30 days notice.

The money might be more convenient for you- but paying the 30 days is still the proper thing to do. If moving your mare sooner is really better then I would pay the 30 days and move sooner.

Thanks for everyones insight! I will pay her for the 30 days because I know its the right thing to do. I just had a few people telling me I was crazy to because the barn manager doesn't exactly have a good reputation herself. But, always best to keep on someones good side eitherway! Thanks again!

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